2011 Mazda RX-8

2011 Mazda RX-8 Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$26,795 - $32,960

Original MSRP:
$24,819 - $30,526

2011 Mazda RX-8 Review
The 2011 Mazda RX-8 is a 4-door, 4-passenger new sports car that has been carried over from 2010. The 2011 Mazda RX-8 is offered in 3 trims beginning with the Sport and extending to the R3. The 2011 Mazda RX-8 models have a 1.3 liter, R2, 232hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The 2011 Mazda RX-8 carries a 36,000/36 month basic warranty and averages over 10 MPG in the city and 22mpg highway.

The 2011 Mazda RX-8 R3 comes with the following standard features: full power accessories, vehicle anti-theft, wheel locks, ABS brakes, traction control and stability control, roadside assistance warranty, front dual access panels, a CD changer, Bluetooth® wireless access, front fog lights, front air dam, rear spoiler, side sills, manual air conditioning, rear ducts, air filter, exterior temperature gauge, cruise control, digital clock, steering wheel mounted controls for cruise and audio, engine start/stop button, tire pressure monitor, voice activated controls, delayed courtesy lighting, leather steering wheel, keyless card key, remote control fob, universal garage door opener, trunk anti-trap, front dual reclining bucket leather seats, rear bucket seats, tilt steering column, lockable glove box, power exterior mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors and tinted glass. *All listed features may not come standard on other 2011 Mazda RX-8 models.

Some optional upgrades for the new 2011 Mazda Models include - a wind deflector, a cargo organizer, first aid kit, a portable navigation system, iPod® jack, door edge guards, spare tire kit and Sirius® satellite radio.

The 2011 Mazda RX-8 is a new car under $30,000 that has a starting price of $26,795.
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 21V744000
Mfg's Report Date September 24, 2021
Component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Number of Units Affected 13,891
Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.
Consequence A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5121I.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2011 Mazda RX-8 Models & Prices

2011 Mazda RX-8 Sport
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Cpe Man Sport $26,795 $24,819 $405 / Month*
4dr Cpe Auto Sport $26,795 $24,819 $405 / Month*

2011 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Cpe Man Grand Touring $32,260 $29,878 $487 / Month*
4dr Cpe Auto Grand Touring $32,960 $30,526 $498 / Month*

2011 Mazda RX-8 R3
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Cpe Man R3 $32,290 $29,904 $488 / Month*

2011 Mazda RX-8 Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
Sport Grand Touring R3
18" x 8" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks  
19" x 8" forged aluminum alloy wheels w/locks    
Auto leveling xenon headlights w/auto on/off  
Body-color heated pwr mirrors    
Body-color pwr mirrors  
Fog lights  
Free style doors
Halogen headlights    
Heat absorbent tinted windshield w/sunshade
LED tail lights
P225/40R19 high-performance summer tires    
P225/45R18 high-performance summer tires  
Pwr sliding glass moonroof w/1-touch open, sunshade    
Rear lip spoiler  
Rear wing spoiler    
Side sills    
Sport styled front bumper    
Variable-intermittent rain sensing windshield wipers    
Variable-intermittent windshield wipers  
INTERIOR Features
Sport Grand Touring R3
(2) resettable trip odometers
Advanced keyless entry & start  
Air conditioning  
Alarm system w/engine immobilizer
Aluminum & leather-wrapped shift knob
Aluminum foot pedals & footrest
Automatic air conditioning    
Black gauges -inc: chrome bezels, white lettering, blue LED illumination w/red nighttime illumination
Black scuff plates w/aluminum accents
Center console w/pwr outlet
Cigarette lighter w/ash tray
Cloth front bucket seats -inc: integrated head restraints, passenger one touch walk-in function    
Cloth-trimmed door panels    
Color-keyed synthetic leather-trimmed door panels  
Cruise control
Cup holders -inc: (2) front, (2) rear
Electrochromic rearview mirror w/HomeLink  
Front/rear carpeted floor mats
Illuminated locking glove compartment
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Leather bolster & cloth Recaro bucket seats -inc: integrated head restraints, one touch passenger walk-in function    
Leather heated front bucket seats -inc: 8-way pwr driver, driver pwr lumbar, driver 3-position memory, integrated head restraints, driver/passenger one touch walk-in function    
Leather-wrapped parking brake w/bright button  
Leather-wrapped shift knob w/silver accent  
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/cruise & audio controls
Lighting -inc: ignition key, door/overhead dimming, dual maplights
Outside temp display
Overhead console w/sunglass holder
Pwr door locks w/illuminated switches
Pwr windows -inc: one-touch open/close, remote down, illuminated switches
Rear bucket seats w/pass-through
Rear console w/covered storage
Rear heat ducts
Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature
Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release
Remote keyless entry w/illuminated entry
Side window demisters
Warning lamps -inc: airbags, battery, brake, engine, fuel, high-beam, oil, seat belt, tire pressure
MECHANICAL Features
Sport Grand Touring R3
1.3L RENESIS MPFI 2-rotor rotary engine
4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes
6-speed manual transmission w/OD & short-throw shifter
6-speed sport automatic transmission w/OD, paddle shifters, adaptive shift logic  
Direct drive electric pwr rack & pinion steering
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Independent double-wishbone front suspension -inc: Bilstein shocks, urethane foam injected cross member    
Independent double-wishbone front suspension -inc: gas shocks  
Independent multi-link rear suspension -inc: Bilstein gas-filled shocks    
Independent multi-link rear suspension -inc: gas shocks  
Lightweight carbon fiber driveshaft
Low pressure main muffler exhaust
Rear wheel drive
Shock tower brace
Single exhaust system w/dual chrome tailpipes
Sport-tuned suspension
Torque sensing limited slip differential
Variable dynamic effect intake system
SAFETY Features
Sport Grand Touring R3
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger airbags w/occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger curtain airbags
Driver & front passenger side airbags
Dynamic stability control w/traction control  
Front 3-point seat belts -inc: pretensioners, force limiters
Tire pressure monitoring system
ENTERTAINMENT Features
Sport Grand Touring R3
AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer -inc: 300-watt Bose sound system, (9) speakers, AudioPilot noise compensation, Centerpoint surround sound, aux input jack, digital clock  
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: digital clock, (6) speakers, aux input jack    
Bluetooth hands free phone system  
In-glass rear antenna
SIRIUS satellite radio w/6-month subscription    

2011 Mazda RX-8 Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
Sport Grand Touring R3
NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: DVD navigation system, in-dash 7" LCD touch screen    
EMISSIONS Options
Sport Grand Touring R3
FEDERAL EMISSIONS (STD)
LEV EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT *Restricted to CA, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OR, VT, CT, RI, PA & WA*
PAINT Options
Sport Grand Touring R3
LIQUID SILVER METALLIC  
SPARKLING BLACK MICA  
VELOCITY RED MICA
PAINT SCHEME Options
Sport Grand Touring R3
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
Sport Grand Touring R3
** PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS & THEIR PRICES ARE CARRIED OVER FROM 2010 **
ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS (PIO)
CARGO NET (PIO)
CARGO ORGANIZER (PIO)
CARGO TRAY (PIO)
COLLAPSIBLE CARGO CARRIER (PIO)
DOOR EDGE GUARDS (PIO)
FRONT & REAR MUD GUARDS (PIO)  
IN-DASH 6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER (PIO)    
MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (PIO)    
REAR WING SPOILER (PIO)  
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO -inc: 6-month subscription *N/A in Alaska or Hawaii* (PIO)  
SPARE TIRE KIT (PIO)
REGIONAL DESTINATION ADJUSTMENT Options
Sport Grand Touring R3
ALASKA REGION -inc: Alaska destination charge adjustment
NATIONAL REGION
SEAT TRIM Options
Sport Grand Touring R3
BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM    
BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM    
BLACK/GRAY, LEATHER/CLOTH SEAT TRIM    

2011 Mazda RX-8 Technical Specifications

Brakes
Sport Grand Touring R3
Brake ABS System 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.7 x - TBD - 12.7 x - TBD - 12.7 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x - TBD - 11.9 x - TBD - 11.9 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Sport Grand Touring R3
Trunk Volume (ft) 7.6 7.6 7.6
Engine
Sport Grand Touring R3
Displacement 1.3L/80 1.3L/80 1.3L/80
Engine Type Gas Rotary Gas Rotary Gas Rotary
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 232 @ 8500 232 @ 8500 232 @ 8500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 159 @ 5500 159 @ 5500 159 @ 5500
Exterior Dimensions
Sport Grand Touring R3
Height, Overall (in) 52.8 52.8 52.8
Length, Overall (in) 175.6 175.6 175.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.7 4.7 4.7
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 106.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.7 69.7 69.7
Fuel Tank
Sport Grand Touring R3
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.9 16.9 16.9
Steering
Sport Grand Touring R3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.99 2.99 2.99
Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion Pwr rack & pinion Pwr rack & pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.8 34.8 34.8
Suspension
Sport Grand Touring R3
Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
Sport Grand Touring R3
Front Tire Size P225/45R18 P225/45R18 P225/40R19
Rear Tire Size P225/45R18 P225/45R18 P225/40R19
Transmission
Sport Grand Touring R3
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Type 6 6 6
Vehicle
Sport Grand Touring R3
Front Head Room (in) 38.2 36.7 38.2
Front Leg Room (in) 42.7 42.7 42.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.8 54.8 54.8
Passenger Capacity 4 4 4
Passenger Volume (ft) 89.0 89.0 89.0
Second Head Room (in) 36.8 36.5 36.8
Second Leg Room (in) 32.2 32.2 32.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.9 54.9 54.9
Weight Information
Sport Grand Touring R3
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3065 3065 3065

2011 Mazda RX-8 Safety Features

Safety Features
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger airbags w/occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side airbags
Driver & front passenger curtain airbags
Front 3-point seat belts -inc: pretensioners, force limiters
Tire pressure monitoring system
Dynamic stability control w/traction control
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A